Sex on Your Period

… flow that may come out, and it even has the added bonus of making the vagina feel tighter to a male partner as he rubs against it.

Diaphragms, contraceptive sponges, or menstrual cups that do not have a stem can also be used to help lessen menstrual flow leakage.

Alternatives to Penetration During Your Period …

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

… to vaginal penetration, be sure to change condoms to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Using certain types of birth control. Research has shown that people who use diaphragms as a method of birth control may be at higher risk for contracting a UTI, as well as females who use spermicidal agents.2

Onset of menopause …

Can We Get Pregnant If... (For Her)

… entering the uterus. Spermicidal cream or jelly is applied onto the diaphragm before insertion to immobilize and kill sperm before they enter the uterus. When using the diaphragm correctly, it protects against pregnancy 94% of the time.12 A cervical cap is similar to a diaphragm. It is a silicone cup that fits over the …